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Mechanical Engineer roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree level and the position requirements. Many U.S. manufacturers, aerospace firms, and engineering consultancies file PERM labor certifications for mechanical engineers, making this one of the more sponsorship-active technical disciplines.
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As an Amazon Robotics Mechanical Engineer on the Mobile Robotics team, you will support the sustaining engineering efforts for Amazon's network of mobile drive units deployed across our fulfillment facilities. In this role, you will take particular ownership over the definition and development of floor requirements that enable mobile robots to successfully function within Amazon facilities. The ideal candidate has experience designing and analyzing robotic systems, enjoys analytical problem solving, and possesses practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping — with an ability to bridge mechanical hardware performance and environmental/infrastructure constraints.
Key job responsibilities
- Defining and developing floor requirements and specifications for mobile robots to operate reliably within Amazon facilities
- Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute sustaining engineering solutions from concept to implementation, including specification, design, prototyping, validation, and testing
- Partnering with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Facilities organizations as well as vendors to support the deployed fleet of mobile drive units
- Writing requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans, and test procedures — particularly as they relate to robot-floor interaction and environmental constraints
- Exhibiting role-model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle-to-grave ownership
- Designing and adapting holistic hardware and infrastructure solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and integrators to deliver and sustain automation solutions across the network
- Creating design of experiments and leading cross-functional efforts to validate floor performance criteria and robot compatibility
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart, collaborative team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply leading edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
- Hands on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
- Thorough understanding of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering and ability to apply them to product design
- Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
- Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
- Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
- Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical products and equipment
- Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
- Experience designing and debugging tooled (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp, etc) components
- Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design, incorporation of sensors and plastic PCBA enclosures that comply with IEC IP54
- Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
- Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate well with teams
- Desire and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced agile environment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, North Reading - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As an Amazon Robotics Mechanical Engineer on the Mobile Robotics team, you will support the sustaining engineering efforts for Amazon's network of mobile drive units deployed across our fulfillment facilities. In this role, you will take particular ownership over the definition and development of floor requirements that enable mobile robots to successfully function within Amazon facilities. The ideal candidate has experience designing and analyzing robotic systems, enjoys analytical problem solving, and possesses practical knowledge of robotic design, fabrication, assembly, and rapid prototyping — with an ability to bridge mechanical hardware performance and environmental/infrastructure constraints.
Key job responsibilities
- Defining and developing floor requirements and specifications for mobile robots to operate reliably within Amazon facilities
- Working with an interdisciplinary team to execute sustaining engineering solutions from concept to implementation, including specification, design, prototyping, validation, and testing
- Partnering with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Facilities organizations as well as vendors to support the deployed fleet of mobile drive units
- Writing requirements, functional specifications, design verification plans, and test procedures — particularly as they relate to robot-floor interaction and environmental constraints
- Exhibiting role-model behaviors of thorough engineering analysis and cradle-to-grave ownership
- Designing and adapting holistic hardware and infrastructure solutions for ambiguous problems with fluid requirements
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and integrators to deliver and sustain automation solutions across the network
- Creating design of experiments and leading cross-functional efforts to validate floor performance criteria and robot compatibility
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart, collaborative team of enthusiastic doers that work passionately to apply leading edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- SolidWorks or similar CAD experience, understanding of best practices for part design, advanced assemblies and complex configuration management
- Hands on experience crafting proof-of-concept models and prototypes
- Thorough understanding of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering and ability to apply them to product design
- Ability to effectively communicate concepts and write technical documents
- Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet milestones
- Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools
- Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume
- Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS Finite Element Analysis tools
- Experience in the design and sustaining of complex mechanical products and equipment
- Proficiency documenting designs in accordance with ANSI Y-14.5
- Experience designing and debugging tooled (cast, injection mold, forge, stamp, etc) components
- Experience in electronics packaging including PCBA mechanical design, incorporation of sensors and plastic PCBA enclosures that comply with IEC IP54
- Experience leading product enhancements that improve performance of existing products
- Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management PLM software and ECO’s
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate well with teams
- Desire and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced agile environment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, North Reading - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Mechanical Engineer
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, professional engineering licenses, and any specialized certifications before applying. PERM requires your employer to prove the role demands at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline, and your credentials must align with that requirement.
Target industries with consistent PERM filing histories
Aerospace, automotive, defense contracting, and industrial manufacturing companies file PERM petitions for mechanical engineers far more routinely than general staffing firms or small manufacturers. Prioritize employers in these sectors when you're actively applying.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters mechanical engineer job listings by employers with active green card sponsorship histories, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than starting that conversation from scratch.
Verify the job description matches your actual duties
DOL scrutinizes whether the PERM job description reflects duties actually performed. Before your employer submits, confirm the listed responsibilities, required degree field, and experience requirements accurately reflect the role you'll fill, not a generic posting.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 before accepting an offer
If the role requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer will likely file under EB-3. Roles requiring a master's or equivalent may qualify for EB-2, which can affect your priority date and wait time depending on your country of birth.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to assess prevailing wage tiers
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which wage level applies before your offer is finalized, since a mismatch can delay or invalidate the PERM filing.
Green Card Mechanical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do mechanical engineer roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on how the position is defined. EB-3 covers mechanical engineers where a bachelor's degree is the standard requirement, which describes most industry roles. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or when the candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver. Your employer's attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the job requirements and your credentials.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for mechanical engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and annual lottery exposure for cap-subject petitions. PERM initiates the path to lawful permanent residency, with no annual cap at the EB-3 category level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process also involves a mandatory DOL supervised recruitment phase before the employer can file, which typically adds six to twelve months to the overall timeline compared to H-1B.
How long does it take to get a green card as a sponsored mechanical engineer?
For applicants born outside India and China, the EB-3 path from PERM filing to green card approval commonly takes two to four years when accounting for DOL processing, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status or consular processing. For Indian and Chinese nationals, priority date backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories can extend this timeline significantly. USCIS publishes a monthly Visa Bulletin with current priority dates.
Where can I find mechanical engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter mechanical engineer listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship histories, which removes the guesswork of identifying companies willing to initiate the PERM process. Focusing on employers with prior PERM filings in engineering roles saves time and increases your chances of a successful sponsorship conversation.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm working on an H-1B visa?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. Employers can file a PERM labor certification while you're on H-1B status, and having an approved I-140 before your sixth H-1B year allows you to extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules. Many mechanical engineers in long-term roles begin the PERM process during their third or fourth H-1B year to preserve status continuity.